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Fremont County Bulletin Board

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02/21/2014 09:51:46 PM MST

Today

7 a.m. The Royal Gorge Amateur Radio Club meets at Mr. Ed's restaurant for a Dutch treat breakfast. For more information, call Chuck Ward at 275-5709.

9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Children's weaving class for Cañon City and Florence-Penrose School Districts will be in the Bell Tower Cultural Center at 201 E. Second St. in Florence. Children ages 6-9 years old will meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. (cost is $5 per student) and children ages 10-15 years old will meet from 1-3 p.m. (cost is $10 per student) both days. For more information, call The Fox Den at 784-2303.

4:30 p.m. Mule Deer Foundation's Fremont County Monster Mulies Chapter dinner and auction will be at the Abbey at 2951 E. U.S. 50. Tickets to the auction and catered dinner can be purchased at muledeer.org under the Colorado banquet section or call Shai Roberts at 429-3469 or Wayne Dickens at 660-2159.

5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday Night games and treats at the Florence Senior Community Center. $2 suggested donation.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

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7 p.m. Evening concert by local musicians Lobo Loggins, Stephen Mendon and Ken Morse will be in the Bell Tower Cultural Center at 201 E. Second St. in Florence. Hosted by The Florence Arts Council, the three talented artists will each play an individual set, and then join together for a final performance. Tickets are $10, ($8 for members) and are available from the Florence Chamber of Commerce office and the Fox Den at 123 W. Main in Florence. For more information call 671-3581.

7:30 p.m. "Steel Magnolias" will be presented by the Westcliffe Players in the Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts at 119 Main St. in Westcliffe.

Sunday

8-11 a.m. Breakfast at the VFW Post No. 4061 at 215 Cottonwood Ave. Adults $6. Children 9-12, $3 and free for children 8 and under. Groups call ahead at 275-9886.

11 a.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

11 a.m. Cañon City Free Thinkers will meet the fourth Sunday in the Royal Gorge Brewing Co. at 413 Main St. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Bill at 289-4395 or by e-mail at bwhitwell66@hotmail.com.

2 p.m. "Steel Magnolias" will be presented by the Westcliffe Players in the Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts at 119 Main St. in Westcliffe.

9-10 a.m. "Peace in Motion" exercise club meets for relaxing and meditative stretching, balance, Chi Gong and simple dances at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 801 Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 275-3494.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Noon-1 p.m. Al-Anon meeting at the E. Free Church, 3000 E. Main St.

12:30-5 p.m. Monday games and treats at the Florence Community Senior Center at 100 Railroad St. $2 suggested donation.

6 p.m. TOPS CO468 weight-loss support group. Weigh-in starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church at Fifth Street and Griffin Avenue. For more information, call 275-0858 or 269-3978.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

7 p.m. Bingo at the Florence Eagles at 117 S. Petroleum Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Sales start at 6:30 p.m. with the games beginning at 7 p.m. Food is available. For more information, call 784-3844.

7-8 p.m. Free identity theft and prepaid legal services seminar. For more information and location, call Brenda King at 429-9999.

Tuesday

9 a.m. the Cañonland Hikers and Walkers will meet at the Sells Trailhead at the end of Sells off Ninth Street and past the Surgery Center. For more information, call 276-0542 or visit canonlandwalkershikers.org.

9 a.m. The New Neighbors Club meeting will meet in the Holy Cross Abbey. The meeting is open to all new or unacquainted residents of Fremont County. Doors open at 9 a.m. Lunch is $ 13. Program is "Antique Road Show." Reservations are required by Feb. 20. RSVP to Sharon at 671-7120.

9-11:45 a.m. Clothes, shoes, coats and much more, a free community service at 3180 E. Main. For more information, call Nora Sedillo at 372-3163.

10-11 a.m. "Dr. Seuss" will be featured during Story Time in the John C. Fremont Library at 130 Church Ave. Activities include stories, songs, crafts and snacks. For more information, call 784-4649, ext. 2.

Noon Cañon City Noon Lions Club meeting at the Abbey Events Center at 2951 E. U.S. 50.

Noon-1 p.m. Free lunch provided at Mercy Today Ministries at 629 Harrison St. Open to all in need. For more information, call 276-9242.

1-2:30 p.m. 7th Floral Food Pantry distributes food boxes to all in need at 701 Floral Ave. No registration required. Bring an ID and a box if they have one.

1 p.m. National Mah Jongg League games at Florence Senior Center at 100 Railroad in Florence. Beginners and experienced players welcome. For more information, call 784-3272 or 372-7870.

1-3 p.m. Senior's Open Bowling at the Florence Fremont Bowling Lanes. $1 per game and $1 for shoes.

4-7 p.m. Free Federal and State tax return preparation for taxpayers with incomes up to $52,000. Provided by Volunteers for Income Tax Assistance at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 801 Sheridan Ave. By appointment only — call (719) 214-8949. For more information, visit coloradovita.org.

5:30 p.m. Bingo at the Florence Elks at 131 E. Front St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Snacks are available for purchase. For more information, call 784-3892.

5:30-7:30 p.m. Sangre de Cristo Hospice Bereavement Classes will run for five consecutive Wednesdays, ending March 4. This group of classes was developed to support anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. To sign up for this group, call Jenny Lehl at 275-1261.

6 p.m. Health Care Information: New insurance for the Market Place will be presented by certified health coverage guide Amber Kolami in John C. Fremont Library at 130 Church Ave. in Florence.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

6:30-8:30 p.m. DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids recovery seminar and support group meets at the Evangelical Free Church, 3000 E. Main St. Child care provided. For more information, call 275-0581 or 371-5438.

6:45-8 p.m. Live Long, Live Strong free seminar is a proven anti aging breakthrough. Learn how to become stronger by fighting the oxidative stress in your body which helps allow more than 300 diseases. Call 371-4238 for meeting location.

7 p.m. Cañon City/Florence branch of Serendipity Peak Dulcimer Club meeting for dulcimers at the Cañon Community Baptist Church at 1117 Monroe Ave.

7:30 p.m. Free Texas Hold 'Em Poker will be offered at the VFW Post 2788 at 402 Broadway in Penrose. Join the group for supper at $6 per person at 6:30 p.m. and earn extra poker chips.

Wednesday

9 a.m. Cañonland Walkers and Hikers will meet at the Village Inn to hike Pueblo Lake - South Marina. Newcomers are most welcome. For more information, visit canonlandwalkershikers.org or call 276-0974.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free Federal and State tax return preparation for taxpayers with incomes up to $52,000. Provided by Volunteers for Income Tax Assistance at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 801 Sheridan Ave. For more information, call a volunteer at (719) 214-8949 or visit coloradovita.org.

10:30 a.m. Caregivers Connection will meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month at Sangre de Cristo Hospice at 601 Greenwood Ave. For more information, call 275-1261 and ask for Debbie Giem. No registration required.

11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Custer County Consolidated Schools Community Blood Drive will provide donations inside the Bonfils' mobile bus located at 709 Main St., Westcliffe. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Vania Nameth at 783-4956 or Vania.Nameth@ccbobcats.net

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

2:10-3:10 p.m. "Build a Better Paper Airplane" will be featured for teens in grades sixth through ninth grades in the John C. Fremont Library at 130 Church Ave. Crafts, games, science and fun times along with snacks will be offered. For more information, call Robin at 784-4649, ext. 2.

4:30 p.m. TOPS CO96 weight-loss support group in Florence. Weigh-in starts at 4:30 p.m., meeting starts at 5 p.m. at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 622 W. Second St. in Florence. For more information, call 784-2131 or 269-3978.

5:30 p.m. Free line dance lessons will be offered every Wednesday at VFW Post 2788 in Penrose.

6:30 p.m. ARC (All Recovery In Christ), a 12-Step program, will be at the Evangelical Free Church in the annex building, 3000 East Main St. The program is for anyone struggling with addiction of any kind. For more information, call 240-0193 or 784-9999.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

6:30-8 p.m. NAMI connection recovery support group meeting in the old board room at St. Thomas More Hospital at 1338 Phay Ave. This is a support group for adults with mental illness. For more information, call 547-5174.

7 p.m. Dance to the music of the Mountain Blue Band at the GAC, 728 Main St. Dance is open to everyone. Snacks at break time. $2 donation.

Thursday

9:30-11:30 a.m. Colorado Legal Services will have a staff member available for case intake interviews at the Fremont County Administration Building at 615 Macon Ave. Clients will be seen on a walk-in, first-come, first served basis. Those who are aware of clients who may qualify for Colorado Legal Services representation are asked to have the client call the office toll-free at 1-800-395-2465.

Noon CCHS Tiger Pride Booster Club weekly luncheon every Thursday at DiRito's, 231 Main St. Open to everyone interested in CCHS athletics and activities. Meet local high school student athletes/students and coaches and/or sponsors. This week's feature is FBLA and Student Council. Cost is $8.50, which includes meal, drink and gratuity. To see upcoming events, or volunteer to help with fundraising activities or to sign up to be a Tiger Booster, visit cchsweb.org/Booster.

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